Santa will be available for photos with pets for $10. Proceeds will benefit TLC Animal Rescue, a volunteer-based, nonprofit rescue organization focused on providing high-quality homes to animals in need.

There will be complimentary warm beverages and treats for the family and their four-legged friends. All leashed and vaccinated animals on the “nice list” are welcome to join in the festivities. Facility tours will be offered and Pampered Pup will offer nail trims for $5. There also will be an opportunity to spin to win prizes and coupons.

Gift wrapping will take place at the Hadassah kiosk next to the entrance of the former J.C. Penney store. Gifts will be wrapped for a minimal charge. Gift boxes, wrapping paper and ribbons will be provided. Proceeds will be donated for medical and clinical research.

Hadassah is a nonprofit international organization dedicated to advancing health, medical research, health education, social action, volunteerism and education.

For information, call (609).247.6875.

Christmas concert at Union Hall

DOWNE - Dividing Creek Historical Society will sponsor a concert of Christmas music by The Next Chapter, a mixed a cappella chorus led by Gene Tubertini, at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 in Union Hall, 904 Main St., Dividing Creek.

Admission is free. Donations of nonperishable food items will be accepted for the Commercial Township Food Bank. Refreshments will be served.

For information, call (856) 447-4470 or (856) 785-2013.

Spirit & Truth to hold holiday luncheon

VINELAND - Spirit & Truth Ministries will host a free Christmas luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 19 at Sacred Heart Church, 1010 E. Landis Ave. There will be presents for children and gift bags for adults.

Donations of toys for children of all ages are needed for the event.

For information, call Pam Carman at (856) 692-2603.

Dollar General foundation helps Millville schools

MILLVILLE - This fall, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded Millville Public Schools a $4,000 grant to support its Increasing Literacy Skills of Below Level Readers program. The local grant is part of more than $4 million awarded to about 870 schools, nonprofits and organizations across the across the 43 states that Dollar General serves.

These youth literacy grants are awarded at the beginning of the academic year in an effort to give teachers, schools and organizations a great start with the funding and resources they need for the school year.

Bingo lanned at Centerton Country Club

PITTSGROVE - Soroptimist International of Cumberland County will host its 10th anniversary Baskets, Bags & Bingo on Feb. 28 at Centerton Country Club.

For tickets or information, email bingo@cumberlandsoroptimists.org. An email reply with information on how to purchase tickets online will be sent.

Code Blue coalition in search of sponsors

The Volunteer Code Blue programs of Bridgeton, Vineland and Millville are working together as the Cumberland County Code Blue Coalition and are funded by the M25 Initiative.

Code Blue provides “warming centers” as a way for homeless people in the community to find shelter from frigid overnight temperatures during winter.

Although the primary mission of Code Blue is to provide emergency shelter during extreme winter conditions, it also provides resources to help people make the difficult transition from homelessness to homes throughout the year.

Sponsors are needed for the program. To become a sponsor or for information, visit www.m25initiative.org.

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